Walkerton Herald-Times

Starting on Nov. 28, volunteers at Walkerton Foodland, Mildmay Freshmart and Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer collected foodbank bags for the CKNX Relief Truck.

Pictured enjoying the Christmas luncheon at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Walkerton are Rita Cunningham, Eleanor McLeod, Dorothy Frook and Marlene Bailey.

Some records are made to be broken. The previous world record for the most collected pop tabs was 3.6 million – a very large amount – but even so, a young boy from Walkerton has shattered this number with a very special collection of his.

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Formosa Lions conducted the Home Decoration Contest, held in conjunction with the third annual Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) drive-thru event.

The community’s vulnerable population continues to be a key issue for Mayor Chris Peabody, especially in light of last week’s fire at the John Street apartments in Walkerton.

Council has approved a request to rezone a property in Mildmay to allow for the construction of seven townhomes geared toward seniors.

Mrs. Claus and Santa hear what Teagan, Keaton and Birkson Whyttock want to find under their tree this Christmas. They were among the many people who attended the Breakfast with Santa event at the Cargill Community Centre on Sunday, Dec. 4

A delegation consisting of Shannon Wood and Gary Napper, of the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Committee, updated council on this year’s swamp tours.

One of the most spectacular and delightful displays of Christmas lights in midwestern Ontario was Formosa Country Christmas, Dec. 1-4. While the event itself is over, many of the lights and displays will remain for the holidays – it’s well worth a visit.

The Teeswater Decorating Committee – formed by Gail Weishar, Susan Riley and Jean Culliton – received a $500 donation on Dec. 1 to revitalize the decorations on Main Street in Teeswater for the upcoming holiday season. The funds for the donation were raised by the Rotary Club of Kincardine and Boome

Emergency services responded to a fire at 308 John St. the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 1.

Bruce County council held its inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term on Thursday, Dec. 1.

The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in southern Bruce County.

Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.